Neurochemicals

Neurological diseases are conditions that affect the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. They can affect speech, mobility, swallowing, learning and memory and breathing. In the incidence of degenerative neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, is increasing worldwide. As these diseases are typically associated with advancing age, this increase is partly due to rising life expectancy. However, environmental factors such as pesticide and insecticide use, are being discussed as possible etiologies for these neurodegenerative diseases.